Dec. 1st - 31st

Give the gift of AquaMermaid this holiday season.

Give a mermaid tail for a great gift under the tree and a mermaid swimming class to learn how to swim in the tail! Gift cards are also available.

Head to www.aquamermaid.com for more info.

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Dec. 14th - 23rd

Electric Safari at Cheyenne Mountain Zoo is the only one place in Colorado Springs where you can see over 85 one-of-a-kind light sculptures and enjoy a full Zoo experience! This year's event will celebrate 28 years of holiday cheer, and we hear that Santa Claus himself will be taking holiday wishes each night through December 23. Come celebrate the holiday season with sparkling lights, animal experiences and fun for the whole family! For all the details, visit: http://www.cmzoo.org/electricsafari

Some nights may sell out, so get your tickets early! Plus, when you buy online, you'll save two dollars per ticket! Discounted tickets purchased online (senior and military) will only be valid at the front gate when accompanied by valid form of identification.

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Dec. 15th

from 12:30 p.m. -2:30 p.m.

Mrs. Claus (Cathy Kelsay) returns once again to bring all her puppet friends and their special holiday stories and songs to life. Santa and Mrs. Claus arrives at the DRC at 12:30pm. The show starts at 1:00pm. After the show you get to help Mrs. Claus made Santa Claus masks to take home. There will be treat bags given out to all of the children at the end of the show.



Santa will be at the Dinosaur Resource Center on the following dates...

- Sat., Dec. 15 - 12:30 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.

-Sun., Dec. 16 - 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

-Mon., Dec. 17 - 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

-Tues., Dec. 18 - 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

-Wed., Dec. 19 - 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

-Thurs., Dec. 20 - 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Make a trip to the Dinosaur Resource Center to visit with Santa and the Dinosaurs! We will have our craft table available to make an ornament for our Christmas tree as well as one for themselves. Join us for some Christmas fun!

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Dec. 15th

Mrs. Claus (Cathy Kelsay) returns once again to bring all her puppet friends and their special holiday stories and songs to life. Santa and Mrs. Claus arrives at the DRC at 12:30pm. The show starts at 1:00pm. After the show you get to help Mrs. Claus made Santa Claus masks to take home. There will be treat bags given out to all of the children at the end of the show.

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Dec. 15th

Celebrate holiday lights and cheer during Electric Safari with 85 light sculptures on over 50 acres! Warming fires throughout the Zoo offer a reprieve from the chill, as do select indoor animal exhibits that remain open during the event. Top off this astounding display by gazing out at the city's lights and watch all of Colorado Springs sparkle.

(*Electric Safari is NOT open on Christmas Eve, December 24)

TIME:
4:30 to 5:30 p.m. - early entrance for Zoo members and their paying guests
5:30 to 8:30 p.m. (last admission sold at 7:30 p.m.)

SANTA:
He's here nightly through December 23

*Please Note - Special Zoo Hours:
Christmas Eve, December 24 - Electric Safari is CLOSED.
Christmas Day, New Year's Eve and New Year's Day: The Zoo will close early for daytime visits at 3 p.m. , with the last ticket of the day sold at 2 p.m. Guests must exit the Zoo at 3 p.m. Last Sky Ride is at 2:30 p.m. The Zoo will open for Electric Safari at 4:30 p.m. for Zoo members and their guests, and at 5:30 p.m. for nonmembers. A separate admission fee is required for Electric Safari for non-members.
Non-Holiday December Electric Safari days: The Zoo will close at 4 p.m. (last admission at 3 p.m.). The Zoo will reopen for Electric Safari at 4:30 p.m. for Zoo members and their guests, and at 5:30 p.m. for nonmembers. All guests are required to exit the Zoo at 4 p.m. and re-enter. A separate admission fee is required for Electric Safari for non-members.

*See site for more details.

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Dec. 15th

The force is strong as we celebrate everyone's favorite space opera and the release of the new movie. Join us as we celebrate Far Away Galaxy activities.
Activities include:
- Costumed "Star Wars" characters
- Galactic Crafts and Games
- Tie Fighter Cookies 10:30 a.m. and 2:00 p.m.
- Jedi Training at 11:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m.
Don't forget to dress as your favorite "Star Wars" character.

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Dec. 15th

The next industrial revolution is being led by 3D printing (additive manufacturing). It is fascinating what people can make and what materials can be used in 3D printing. Come learn not only how 3D printers work, but how to create your own 3D model for free!

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Dec. 16th

from 12:30 p.m. -2:30 p.m.

Mrs. Claus (Cathy Kelsay) returns once again to bring all her puppet friends and their special holiday stories and songs to life. Santa and Mrs. Claus arrives at the DRC at 12:30pm. The show starts at 1:00pm. After the show you get to help Mrs. Claus made Santa Claus masks to take home. There will be treat bags given out to all of the children at the end of the show.



Santa will be at the Dinosaur Resource Center on the following dates...

- Sat., Dec. 15 - 12:30 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.

-Sun., Dec. 16 - 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

-Mon., Dec. 17 - 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

-Tues., Dec. 18 - 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

-Wed., Dec. 19 - 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

-Thurs., Dec. 20 - 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Make a trip to the Dinosaur Resource Center to visit with Santa and the Dinosaurs! We will have our craft table available to make an ornament for our Christmas tree as well as one for themselves. Join us for some Christmas fun!

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Dec. 16th

Celebrate holiday lights and cheer during Electric Safari with 85 light sculptures on over 50 acres! Warming fires throughout the Zoo offer a reprieve from the chill, as do select indoor animal exhibits that remain open during the event. Top off this astounding display by gazing out at the city's lights and watch all of Colorado Springs sparkle.

(*Electric Safari is NOT open on Christmas Eve, December 24)

TIME:
4:30 to 5:30 p.m. - early entrance for Zoo members and their paying guests
5:30 to 8:30 p.m. (last admission sold at 7:30 p.m.)

SANTA:
He's here nightly through December 23

*Please Note - Special Zoo Hours:
Christmas Eve, December 24 - Electric Safari is CLOSED.
Christmas Day, New Year's Eve and New Year's Day: The Zoo will close early for daytime visits at 3 p.m. , with the last ticket of the day sold at 2 p.m. Guests must exit the Zoo at 3 p.m. Last Sky Ride is at 2:30 p.m. The Zoo will open for Electric Safari at 4:30 p.m. for Zoo members and their guests, and at 5:30 p.m. for nonmembers. A separate admission fee is required for Electric Safari for non-members.
Non-Holiday December Electric Safari days: The Zoo will close at 4 p.m. (last admission at 3 p.m.). The Zoo will reopen for Electric Safari at 4:30 p.m. for Zoo members and their guests, and at 5:30 p.m. for nonmembers. All guests are required to exit the Zoo at 4 p.m. and re-enter. A separate admission fee is required for Electric Safari for non-members.

*See site for more details.

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Dec. 16th - 20th

Santa will be at the Dinosaur Resource Center 12/16-12/20 from 11:00am-2:00pm. Make a trip to the Dinosaur Resource Center to visit with Santa and the Dinosaurs! We will have our craft table available to make an ornament for our Christmas tree as well as one for yourself. Join us for some Christmas fun!

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